Beckman vs Blacksmith: A Review of the New-Old Red Wing Beckman

* Shop the Beckman: https://stridewise.com/red-wing-beckman/ * Or try the Blacksmith! https://stridewise.com/red-wing-blacksmith/ * 7 Japanese Red Wings you can't buy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bCB3y232I0 * The best dress boots that are actually dress boots: https://stridewise.com/best-dress-boots/ * 8 Best Iron Ranger Alternatives https://stridewise.com/boots-like-red-wing-iron-ranger/ Eight years after being taken off the market, following many unsuccessful attempts at making a better "smart Red Wing boot" (RIP Merchant, Sheldon, Williston) the beloved Beckman boot made its return in 2024 — but it wasn't the same boot that die hards were waiting to return. The resurrected Beckman was in fact a new mutation, but there's a case to be made that it's better! Buckle in as we do an exhaustive, multi-country review of the smart Red Wing. 00:00 What happened to the Red Wing Beckman? 01:29 The history of Red Wing's Beckman 02:37 Red Wing Beckman vs Blacksmith 05:45 Red WIng's old Beckman vs new Beckman 07:11 Red Wing Beckman Sizing and Fit 08:24 Red Wing Beckman comfort 09:00 Does Red Wing's Beckman midsole? 10:25 Red Wing Beckman pros 11:20 Red WIng Beckman downsides 12:58 Is the Red Wing Beckman worth it?